London Road, Stanford Rivers, CM5

Chain Free - Rolling Countryside Views - Approved Planning Permissions - Substantial Front & Rear Gardens - Garage & Sweeping Driveway - Modern Kitchen - Open Plan Living & Dining Room - Three Bedrooms - Contemporary Family Bathroom - Approx 0.25 Acre Plot

Set in the idyllic village of Stanford Rivers, this delightful bungalow presents a rare opportunity with approved planning permissions.

The property offers a modern kitchen and a spacious open plan living and dining area, featuring a dedicated elevated dining space ideal for entertaining. An integral garage is conveniently accessed via the kitchen, adding practical functionality.

Accommodation includes three bedrooms and a contemporary family bathroom.

A key feature of this property is the pre-approved planning permission, offering exciting potential to enhance and extend the dwelling in the following ways:
- ‘Prior approval for a 6m deep single storey rear extension off the original wall of the house, height to eaves 2.60m maximum height 3.20m.' (REF: EPF/1395/25)
- ‘Certificate of lawful development for a proposed front porch, rear dormer and outbuilding.’ – (REF: EPF/2591/2)
- ‘Removal of existing attached side garage and its replacement with a side extension and gable roof, construction of two front-facing dormer windows and one rear dormer, addition of new front porch and infill of recessed front entrance.’ – (REF EPF/1970/25)
- ‘To install a 1.6m high vehicle gate.’ – (REF EPF/2378/24)

The current owner advises that qualifying building or renovation works may be eligible for the reduced 5% VAT rate when carried out by VAT-registered contractors, subject to HMRC rules. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries and obtain independent verification regarding eligibility.

Externally, the home boasts a sweeping driveway and an ample front garden, while the rear garden provides a generous lawn with stunning countryside views, perfect for family life and outdoor relaxation.

The property sits within the sought-after rural setting of Stanford Rivers, with excellent connectivity across the wider area. Road links provide easy access to the A12, A414 and M25/M11 motorway network, facilitating travel north and south. Rail and Underground options are available from Epping, Theydon Bois and Shenfield stations, which serve both the Central Line and mainline services with routes into London and beyond. Local services and amenities can be found in Chipping Ongar and Epping, offering shops, schools and leisure facilities, while the surrounding countryside delivers abundant open green space and scenic walking routes typical of this attractive Essex location.

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